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5.6 ANCHORING AND MOORING
When anchoring, lead the anchor warp through a bow fairlead and
secure it to the bow cleat. If anchoring in a current, tidal stream or
wind, which would cause the boat to
yaw
while at anchor, secure the
warp to the
mooring loop
in the bow tube so as to minimize the risk of
damage to the hull by chafe. When lying to a swinging mooring,
secure the boat by the
mooring loop
through the bow tube.
5.7 HANDLING UNDER OUTBOARD MOTOR
The Trinity 500 handles under outboard much as it does under oars,
but will be capable of a slightly higher speed. When travelling at speed
under outboard, avoid sudden bold movements of the tiller. It may be
necessary to reduce your speed when motoring into a head sea to
avoid shipping waves into the boat. Many small outboards suitable for
this boat are not fitted with a clutch or reverse gear. Care should be
taken when manoeuvring the boat astern as this causes a tendency
to yaw.
5.8 TRAILING
When securing the Trinity 500 to a road trailer, secure the rope from
the trailer to the
mooring loop
. Check that the road bed or trailer is
capable of taking the combined weight of the boat and launching
trolley (272 kg). The weight of the trailer, launching trolley and boat
should not exceed the towing limit for the towing vehicle, as given in
the vehicle’s owner’s manual. Always ensure that the trailer is properly
secured to the towing vehicle, including attaching the trailer’s
breakaway safety lanyard, where fitted.
The best type of trailer to use for a Trinity 500 is a road base, which
can take the boat on its launching trolley. Use of the launching trolley
ensures that the boat is always properly supported and allows the
boat and trolley to be loaded without the need to immerse the trailer
wheels in the water.
